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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Amazon's £100 smartwatch with 'all the features of Apple' now £24
Shoppers claim that this affordable watch is 'reliable, useful, and definitely worth the price' Amazon has reduced a "light and sleek" smart watch that shoppers say is "like having a mini coach on your wrist". People also claimed that the dozens of savvy features make it just as good as having an Apple Watch or FitBit. Available in three different colours (black, pink or white), the Soudorv Fitness Smart Watch usually costs £99.99 on Amazon. Now, during a limited-time deal, shoppers can take advantage of a major 76% discount and snap up the piece of tech for less than £24. For the bargain price of £23.76, and with Amazon Prime shoppers benefitting from next day delivery, people are raving about this new watch that has "all the features" of popular brands like Apple and FitBit but for a fraction of the cost. The online shopping platform lists what the device can do - from making and answering phone calls to getting notifications from apps like Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, WhatsApp and SMS text messages. For those using it to keep track of fitness, the waterproof watch boasts 113 sports modes as well as trackers for heart rate, blood oxygen, steps, swim strokes, sleep and female menstrual prediction. People can also adjust their music, control the camera on their smartphone, set an alarm and check the weather forecast. Amazon adds that the slim body watch has a 1.57-inch touch screen, delivering a "stunning HD visual experience", and a "flexible yet durable silicone strap for ultimate comfort". There are alternatives out there for shoppers considering a smartwatch but not willing to invest hundreds of pounds on the latest leading brands and models. Shoppers can also snap up the Reflex Active Series 23 Smart Watch from Currys (£39.99), H. Samuel has the Sekonda Flex Rose Gold Tone Bracelet Smart Watch (£65, down from £79.99) and Argos has the Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker (£99). However, the Amazon deal has convinced dozens of shoppers who mostly gave five-star reviews about its performance. One said: "It's light, sleek, and doesn't feel heavy or awkward during the day. Honestly, for how affordable it is, I was expecting something basic at best - but this watch has proven to be reliable, useful, and definitely worth the price." Another added: "I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this smartwatch, but it's turned out to be a really handy little gadget. It's helped me become more aware of my daily activity and even nudges me to get up and move when I've been sitting too long - like a mini coach on my wrist!" A third person shared: "It comes loaded with useful fitness features like heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and step counting, and they all perform accurately and consistently. Overall, it's a solid smartwatch that does everything I need without breaking the bank." Someone else posted that it "works like an Apple Watch" without the same price tag. They added: "I had gotten one for myself and loved it so much I ordered this one for my husband. He likes how easy it is to use and all the features it offers." But a few were unhappy with their new piece of tech. One claimed: "The overall look and feel of the watch, I can't fault. Lovely display, and the strap is comfy. I've returned this item due to the fact it overcounted steps by a lot. I put my height and weight details all in correctly, tried wearing the watch at a different fit around my wrist, and the same thing kept happening." And, another warned: "Still learning how to use it properly. However, the strap is cheap and nasty. Really lets the watch down. Clasp is awful, and just waiting for it to snap. Looking for a replacement already."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Fitness fans can save big as Amazon cuts the price of Google Fitbit Charge 6 by 29%
Forget the Apple Watch because this FitBit Charge 6 alternative is cheaper than ever before Summer is here, and for fitness fans looking to burn some extra calories, we've found a reliable fitness gadget deal that could make getting in shape feel more affordable. Amazon has just made it feel less expensive to stay accountable and track progress. Thanks to a post-Prime Day deal, the Google FitBit Charge 6 is almost 30 per cent cheaper - from £139.99 to £98.99. The Charge 6 c omes with seven days of battery and is water-resistant up to 50m. Shoppers don't need to worry about if it'll work with their phone type, because it's compatible with iOS 15 or higher & Android OS 9.0 or higher. It also comes with more than 40 exercise modes and sleep tracking to check just how well your sleep is and how to improve it. The device even comes with six months of FitBit Premium which has workouts and a daily readiness score including with the watch. And for those who hate carrying their wallets around, fitness fans can use the device to pay for items with Google Wallet and Google Pay. When connected to their phone, the Fitbit also shows notifications from the phone and allows them to call and text. And for alternatives, there's plenty to choose from if FitBit isn't the one shoppers want. There's the Garmin Venu 2S that's £199.99 on HM Samuel thanks to a new deal and comes with a more rounded watch face and features. And for guys, there's the Garmin Forerunner 255 on Argos for the same price. Regarding the FitBit Charge, there have been some absolutely glowing reviews on the device. One shopper said, "I love my new Fitbit. It reminds me to exercise and records my heart rate, which I find interesting. It's also helpful when walking fast!! "I have signed up for the premium account for 6 months so I can take advantage of the coach apps. It is good value for money, and I have changed the display several times until I am happy with the look. "I am not sure about the ECG; it does say not to rely on it being a medical aid. Lots of different features that you can choose to leave on the app or remove. Battery life is long, and it only takes 2 hrs to go from 15% to 97%." However, some shoppers claim they have had some issues with sleep tracking. One shopper remarked: "I compared this with my Garmin and it isn't a patch on it. Whilst it integrates nicely with the Google infrastructure, this FitBit is very poor (for me) when trying to record sleep and overnight Pulse Ox. "It would regularly stop recording halfway through the night. As I wanted it primarily for sleep monitoring it isn't any good to me."
The Herald Scotland
27-06-2025
- The Herald Scotland
'I was hospitalised by a flying cone under Edinburgh bridge'
He tells The Herald: "I didn't have a clue what had happened, I put my hand on the back of my head and blood was going everywhere. 'My mate heard the noise and turned round and the cone was right next to me, so someone had clearly thrown it off the George IV bridge. Read More: 'There are loads of cones around there for the Pride parade, someone's just thrown one off and it's cracked me in the head. 'The security in Dropkicks put the gloves on and helped me out, got me some water, and then Street Assist and the police arrived and helped clean me up, the police took statements and then my sister came and picked me up and took me to the Royal Infirmary because the ambulance was going to be eight hours or something. 'I've got staples in my head and I'm getting scans because I can't really turn my head, my neck is completely jiggered. 'I can't work with it, which is kind of an issue. "I'm going to have a five-six centimetre gash across the top of my head, a scar. 'I don't know what my neck is going to be like long-term but I can't hold my head up so I'm sitting on the couch all day with my head resting. 'The four things I do are walk the dog, go to the gym, play golf and then go to work and at the minute I can't do any of them. It's a nightmare, but it could have been a lot worse. 'I'm 6ft 1in, I'm quite big, I think if it was anyone smaller or more frail it would have been a lot worse.' George IV bridge in Edinburgh (Image: Wikimedia) In November 2006 Australian national Andrew Smith threw a cone off the bridge which struck Irish student Kate Flannery, leaving her with a fractured skull and three broken vertebrae as well as damage to her spinal cord, which left her arms and legs paralysed for several months. Following widespread media coverage and appeals by police, he turned himself in and was ordered to carry out community service having shown "genuine remorse". In 2011 an appeal for witnesses was put out after a 10kg bag of sand was hurled from the bridge, and in the same year a student was fined £500 for throwing a cone off the bridge. Mr Ward though says he has struggled to get answers from police about their investigations, with no media appeal issued and no update given to him. He said: "I haven't heard from them. 'I've asked them twice for updates and they haven't got back in touch. I phoned them on Sunday because they wanted to know an exact time for the incident and I obviously didn't really know what was going on at the time but I went back and checked my FitBit and got the exact time of the impact from that. 'I phoned to let them know and they said the person who would be investigating it isn't on until next week. So I sent a big email in on Sunday night to ask if I could be updated by someone to know if they'd been looking at CCTV to find who did it and I've not heard anything back. "I've spoken to two people who used to run a bar on that bridge and they've told the police that something should be done, a netting or something, because it's happening quite a lot. 'There's been a few times where people have thrown stuff but it's not actually hit anyone, but a couple of times people have been hit and it's been more severe than mine, thankfully, was.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 1.40am on Saturday, 21 June, 2025, we were called to the Merchant Street area of Edinburgh following a report of a man injured from an item thrown from a bridge. 'Emergency services attended and the man was later taken to hospital. 'Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of this incident and anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0367 of 21 June, 2025.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Google store at The Domain is opening this week
Google is opening its newest retail store in Austin this week, bringing its lineup of tech products and services closer to local shoppers. Located at the Domain, the store opens Friday, May 30, marking Google's first retail location in Texas and its seventh worldwide. Similar to an Apple store, the storefront will feature Google products and tech for Austinites to try out such as Gemini Live, the company's AI assistant, on a Pixel phone or its Nest cameras and FitBit trackers. The store also will have pickups for online orders and have experts in person to help troubleshoot issues or provide repairs. Google has experts on hand to help visitors get the most out of their device, such as troubleshooting an issue, providing Pixel phone repairs and more. The Domain storefront will open at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, and is at 11701 Domain Blvd, Suite #164, which is in the same building as the Shade Store, EVEREVE and Tecovas near Nordstrom. The store will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Google's Domain storefront to open this week
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Which fitness trackers are the best for tracking women's health?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The best fitness trackers can be excellent accountability tools in your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Whether you've got an Apple Watch, a Garmin, or a FitBit, these small but powerful devices can measure everything from your step count and resting heart rate to your maximal oxygen consumption and sleep patterns. Women's Health Week This article is part of Tom's Guide's Women's Health Week — a series of content that explores how technology and the right workouts can support and empower women through every phase of life. According to a review in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, women make up one of the largest groups of fitness tracker users. Many of these devices measure women-centric statistics like menstrual cycle and pregnancy information, but do they really provide women with useful insights into their own health? Or do they just collect data without any real or helpful context? Fitness trackers are wearable items, like watches and rings, that record your personal health metrics using a combination of motion sensors, optical heart rate sensors, and user information like height, weight, and age. They can measure your heart rate at rest and during exercise, the total number of steps you've taken in a day, how many calories you burn, and how many hours of deep sleep you get each night, among other metrics. Many fitness trackers will go even further to provide a deeper look into your overall wellness. Popular trackers from brands like Apple, Garmin, and Woop take the information they record and make estimates on your overall cardiovascular fitness, how much rest and recovery you need, and blood oxygen levels. Fitness trackers are relatively accurate on stats like distances walked and heart rate trends. Your readings may be a bit off based on how you wear your tracker, but for the most part, these kinds of readings are pretty spot on. Other measurements, like calories burned, can be less precise. Fitness trackers make estimates based on the data they collect, like your heart rate and activity levels, combined with objective data like your height, weight, and gender. These estimates don't account for body type or muscle mass, which can have a profound impact on the amount of calories you burn. Cardiovascular fitness measurements can also be a little far from the truth. Accurate VO2 max readings (or the maximum amount of oxygen your body can consume during exercise) are usually recorded using lab equipment and specific tests, whereas fitness tracker VO2 max readings are estimates based on your heart rate levels during exercise and recovery. While most fitness trackers offer menstrual cycle tracking as a primary feature, that information alone doesn't necessarily provide a full picture of women's health. A few models go well beyond menstrual cycle tracking with options to report discharge characteristics, mood shifts, and pregnancy events like baby kick counts and hiccups. Garmin fitness trackers offer some of the most detailed women's health insights. Not only can they track cycle dates and phases, but users can continue to track symptoms if periods are irregular or absent due to polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, pregnancy and breastfeeding, or contraceptive use. Here's how to use the menstrual tracking feature on your Garmin Watch Garmin's pregnancy tracking options are also some of the most detailed available, offering gestational age and size estimates, recommendations on prenatal nutrition and exercise, and the ability to enter blood glucose levels for management of gestational diabetes. Here's more about the Garmin pregnancy tracking feature. The Apple Watch provides a comprehensive look into women's health data as well, featuring temperature-sensing capabilities that can help determine ovulation days and fertile windows. As is the case with other fitness tracker metrics, though, these readings are just estimates. The Apple Watch also ranked highest in a recent JMIR Formative Research study among women on fitness tracker comfort, features, and motivational qualities. Fitness trackers can maximize your training potential and help you achieve a variety of health goals. Until recently, many fitness trackers focused heavily on activity and exercise without much attention to other wellness aspects. However, thanks to advances and upgrades in wearable tracker technology, fitness tracker brands have begun putting women's health needs at the forefront of their features. How to set up menstrual tracking on your Apple Watch How to sync your exercises to your menstrual cycle for better workouts Samsung Galaxy Ring is changing the game for cycle tracking — here's how
